To Repeat a Dream

Alas, after waiting several years The pain has stopped and so have the tears Thanks to senators and other military sources I can once again be in the U.S. Armed Forces What started as a nightmare has finally changed My life has suddenly been rearranged It took so much patience and what little I had Was used for a fight, which at first had gone bad Some of us have tried to do our part And many were discharged and it broke their heart But after four years of fighting the “Never’s” and “No’s” I will be back at sea, going where ever the wind blows I tried three times to get in the Army But the rejection I got was somewhat alarming We are in the middle of a war, why not say, “Yes”? Instead of shutting me down and my having my cries suppressed Not only will I be a much higher rate I will have more responsibility piled up on my plate This path will put me on the bridge, not the deck Where I can look from afar to make sure the ship is in ‘spec’ To serve this country is a man’s greatest honor To follow the footsteps of my dad and grandfather For I will never shun someone for going to war Although it hurts those at home whose hearts will be sore Make every attempt to make it better for us It is your support and love that we truly can trust Believe in the soldiers and sailors overseas Your love and support will grant us all ease